3 Ways To Get A Toddler To Eat - WikiHow Mom

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  1. Step 1 Put effort into making your child interested in their food. 1 Put effort into making your child interested in their food. To make your child more interested in their food, consider offering 2 different courses that are from different food groups.
    • This is especially helpful to ensure that your child will not get bored of eating the same thing.
    • However, do not mix your child’s food with sweets like candies or chocolate. This will just create a craving for sweets and discourage them from eating normal foods.
  2. Step 2 Include 1 of your child's favorite nutritious foods every meal. 2 Include 1 of your child's favorite nutritious foods every meal. You may include at least 1 nutritious food that your child likes with every meal.[8]
    • Then you can dice small portions of vegetables into it, to make sure your child eats enough vegetables.
    • For example, you can grate carrots onto your child’s macaroni and cheese.
    • You can also cover the vegetables that you wanted your child to eat with their favorite sauce.
    • You can serve your child a smoothie, which contains milk and healthy fruit.
    • Give fruit juices in moderation to avoid tooth decay.
  3. Step 3 Try making vegetable art with your child. 3 Try making vegetable art with your child. Making vegetable art can be a good way to get your child interested in eating their vegetables.
    • Use healthy ingredients like olives for the eyes, mushrooms for the nose, and pasta for the hair, etc. to create colorful and funny faces.
  4. Step 4 Serve your child small portions to avoid overwhelming them. 4 Serve your child small portions to avoid overwhelming them. Just put a small, toddler-sized portion on your child’s plate. Big servings may overwhelm your child and lead to a lessened desire to eat.[9]
    • You can also slice or mince your child’s food into smaller pieces, so he will not have difficulty chewing them.
    • You may also want to offer your child a nibble tray since children usually binge on one food at a time.
    • Make these finger foods more enjoyable by cutting them into small different shapes.
  5. Step 5 Create a different ambiance as you and your child eat. 5 Create a different ambiance as you and your child eat. Switching up the environment can add some novelty to your child's eating experience and make it more fun and engaging.
    • Put on some calming music at a low volume during mealtimes.
    • You can try having a barbecue and eat by the poolside for a change.
    • For added fun, having a picnic might also excite your child.
    • You can also go to a restaurant that your child likes to get him into the groove of eating. Remember to stay away from eating food with too much salt.
    • In case you are going to a restaurant where you are uncertain of the food that they serve, bring some fruit or snacks just to be sure that your toddler can still eat properly.
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